The University of Sierra Leone (USL) has installed Paramount Chief Dr. Magrette Darboh as its new Chancellor.

PC. Dr. Margrette Darboh, who happens to be the first female Chancellor to be installed by USL, holds a master’s degree in Curriculum Development from the University of Sussex-United Kingdom, as well as a Ph.D. in Education (specializing in Early Childhood Education) from Fourah Bay College- USL (FBC-USL).

As part of her career, she lectured at the then Freetown Teachers’ College, which has now become Freetown Polytechnic and also served as a Lecturer in Early Childcare and Development at FBC-USL.

In his welcome address, USL’s Ag. Vice Chancellor & Principal, Prof. Aiah Lebbie considered the ceremony as a historic one that gives the right of passage to countless generations of students with heads filled with knowledge.

According to him, having Dr. Magrette Darboh installed as Chancellor signifies an unparalleled commitment to excellence, with a view to inspiring young girls of Sierra Leone to dream big.

“I welcome you all to be part of a new experience, the installation of a great educator, a cultural icon of our great nation, a champion of innovation, and a mother to us all,” he applauded the new Chancellor.

In installing the new Chancellor and handing the symbol of office over to her, the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Ramatulai Wurie, noted that the Chancellor serves as a symbol of the university’s values, traditions and aspirations, adding that it is the Chancellor that inspires and guides the university to foster a culture of excellence and inclusivity.

“With Dr. Magrette Darboh at the helm of USL, I am confident that we will continue to uphold high standards of academic rigor and integrity. But the Chancellor cannot stand alone. It is a collective effort of the entire university community to drive our success,” she admonished all present.

She expressed her profound gratitude to Dr. Darboh for accepting the mantle to serve as Chancellor and for dedicating herself to the education sector for all these years.

Dr. Ramatulai Wurie also expressed gratitude to the Oversight Committee set up by MTHE that guided them through the period of turbulence with steadfast dedication and unwavering commitment.